A busy room filled with people, many with outstretched arms and mouths open as if singing. One man to the left is in front of a microphone with his mouth open and arms out wide. In the foreground is a snare and cymbal.

Share Music 2024

The music-making workshop is back again for 2024...

Raise your hand if you love music, singing and having fun with like-minded people!!

If this is you, then you’ll love the Share Music break.

That’s right, Share Music is back in 2024. Changing from the previous February slot, this year’s break will take place 4th – 6th November and you’re all invited.

This fully accessible break is tailored to people with disabilities who enjoy music and wish to participate in exciting music-making alongside others. Everyone takes part, whether it’s playing an instrument, singing along, dancing, or thriving off the fun atmosphere. Participants spend time in groups writing and practising songs that contribute to an overall theme before coming together for a final grand performance.

The fun isn’t limited to music. Everyone will also have the option of taking part in an accessible adventure activity at the Calvert Exmoor centre; perhaps an adrenaline-filled abseiling, climbing or zip-wiring session, or maybe archery for a more relaxed experience.

The whole break is self-contained on one site in stunning North Devon, next to the beautiful Wistlandpound Reservoir on the edge of Exmoor National Park (with famous beaches a short drive away). It’s the perfect remote location to sing at the top of your lungs and play instruments loudly and proudly.

The two-night Share Music break will have this structure…

Monday, 4th November:

10.00 – 13.00 arrivals and welcome to the centre, briefings and introductions (there will be a secure location for guests to store luggage whilst housekeeping ready rooms) and select your activity for tuesday

13.00 – 14.00 lunch in the dining room

14.00 – 15.30 music theatre session

15.30 – 16.30 break for drinks and moving into bedrooms

16.30 – 17.30 music theatre session

18.00 dinner in dining room

20.00 – 21.00 impromptu music in the barn (led by the tutors)

Tuesday, 5th November:

8.30 breakfast

9.30 – 12.30 choice of outdoor activities or music workshops

13.00 – 14.00 lunch in dining room

14.00 – 17.30 music theatre sessions

18.00 dinner in the dining room

20.00 an evening concert

Wednesday, 6th November:

8.30 breakfast

9.00 – 10.45 music theatre session

11.15 – 12.45 rehearsing the whole performance

12.45 – 13.45 lunch in the dining room

13.45 – 14.45 the performance (in the acland room)

15.00 drinks in the dining room and the sad goodbyes

16.00 Check-out

Cost:

£365 per person – price is fully inclusive of everything including music workshops, accommodation, dining, activities and use of the centre’s facilities such as the swimming pool.

To book phone 01598 763221 and we’ll talk you through the booking process for Share Music 2024!